Getting married under sunny blue skies may be the dream, but quite often rain showers or chilly, windy weather is the reality. You could skip the whole idea and run for cover before ever selecting a venue. Or you could plan for the outdoor wedding you've always wanted, but keep a plan B waiting in the wings if the weather doesn't cooperate.

Thankfully, The Barn offers options for these circumstances in which we can prepare for in advance, or try to wait out the rain and transition last minute. In this post we will explore these options for plan a, b, and c.

Over the past few months, we have looked at the different options for meal service at a wedding reception. We told you what to expect with a family-style dinner service, and we took a peek at the popular buffet-style dinner service. In our third and final installment, we’ll look at the most traditional of wedding meals — the plated-style meal service.

So many decisions come together to create your wedding reception. You can be overwhelmed by exploring all of the options that meet your budget, please your guests, and represent your personalities. One of the biggest decisions you face is what kind of meal service to provide. Our three-part series on wedding meal planning has you covered. Our last post gave you the details on family-style meals. For part two, let’s take a walk through buffet-style meal service.

When planning your wedding reception, there are so many different decisions to make. You have to consider costs, seating arrangements, and menus. Do you prefer a formal reception or a laid back reception? Maybe you prefer somewhere right in the middle. One of the most exciting decisions—and often complex—is dinner! There are so many options these days for how to serve your reception meal, from plated dinners, to buffets to family-style. Which one is right for you? During our three-part series on wedding meal planning, we’ll take a look at all your options. To kick things off, let’s take a closer look at everything you need to know about family-style wedding meals.